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Genesis fund looks to fill Southeast Asia's venture debt gap

Amid a booming regional startup scene, venture debt could help complement growth-stage financing, the Sassoon family office-backed company hopes.

May 29, 2019

Why an Ola/Uber India merger isn't gonna happen just yet

The combination of India’s two ride-hailing services has long been mooted but is unlikely to come to fruition in the near term. Here's why.

May 22, 2019

Chinese co-working firm Kr Space gets new fire power

Kr Space, which has had to endure job cuts and a shortage of capital, has completed a new Rmb1 billion round of funding.

May 15, 2019

Demand drives interest in oncology drug makers

While venture capital funds chase a shrinking number of deals in China, the pharmaceutical sector remains a bright light.

January 08, 2019

Fast-moving fintechs call for collaboration

Players at the cutting edge of Australia’s start-up industry discussed collaboration, culture, trust, privacy and innovation at a recent roundtable hosted by Accenture and FinanceAsia.

By Cherie Marriott Accenture

Alibaba and LINE invest in Taiwan-based travel agency

Online travel agency KKday has attracted the attention of Japanese and Chinese internet giants. Its social media profile fits in with their expansion plans.

November 09, 2018

WeSure CEO on how fintech will change insurance

By enabling companies to make products more user-friendly and tailoring them better to client needs, fintech looks set to alter the insurance landscape in China, Alan Lau says.

November 08, 2018

Tencent Investment's tips for spotting the next hit platform

A top dealmaker at the Chinese tech giant shares his insights into unearthing the next generation of ecosystem investment opportunities.

September 18, 2018

Banma steps up R&D on intelligent vehicle tech

The JV between Alibaba and SAIC Motor becomes financially independent as it raises $233 million from a public fundraising – its first – to develop intelligent in-car systems.

September 14, 2018